Lot 610: The City of Babylon Iraq Henry Fletcher 1740 A

The City of Babylon Iraq Henry Fletcher 1740 A
A fine, scarce engraving showing the legendary city of Babylon, the most important city of Mesopotamia, whose name is thought to mean the gate of the gods. The meticulously laid-out city is surrounded by walls and canals with the Euphrates flowing through the center. The magnificent palaces, sanctuaries and tower of Babel are all depicted. In the foreground the road leading to the city is...
(Size: 13.5 x 12.8 inches)